The peptidic neurotransmitter neuropeptide Y (NPY) has received great attention because it
has been implicated in the regulation of several organ systems. In particular, NPY is …

Several lines of evidence suggest that NPY is a neurotransmitter and neurohormone
intricately involved in stress responses of the body, and as such should be considered a" …

The relationship between stress and obesity remains elusive. In response to stress, some
people lose weight, whereas others gain. Here we report that stress exaggerates diet …

Background: Neuropeptide-Y (NPY) is present in extensive neuronal systems of the brain
and is present in high concentrations in cell bodies and terminals in the amygdala …

Objectives. The aim of this study was to characterize cardiac sympathetic nervous function in
patients with severe heart failure and to investigate the influence of the cause of heart …

Background & Aims: The central nervous system regulates gut functions via complex
interactions between the enteric nervous and immune systems. The aim of this study was to …

Objectives Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition with increased all-
cause and cardiovascular mortality. Accumulating evidence indicates that the immune and …

Background Perioperative beta-blockade has been shown to improve long-term cardiac
outcome in noncardiac surgical patients. A possible mechanism for the reduced risk of …

Although nicotinic receptors have been demonstrated in hypothalamic appetite-regulating
areas and nicotine administration alters food intake and body weight in both animals and …

The neuropeptide Y (NPY) system is emerging as a promising therapeutic target for
neuropsychiatric disorders by intranasal delivery to the brain. However, the vast majority of …